We've created this comprehensive guide to help students learn how to use Upswing for tutoring. Within this guide, we'll walk you through the basic information you need to know about tutoring on Upswing. You'll also find many articles within our Help Center hyperlinked throughout this guide that provide deeper explanations of each of the topics.
Searching for a Tutor
How to Search for Your Course
To make it simple for you to find tutors that can help with your classes, all you need to know is the course name and course ID of your course as it is listed by your institution. The course name and course ID typically looks something like this: MATH 1101: College Algebra.
For in-depth instructions on how to search for your subject, view this article: How To Search For Your Subject to Find a Tutor
Upswing Tutors vs. School Tutors
Depending on the institution you attend, you may have the ability to schedule sessions with Upswing tutors, school tutors, or both!
Upswing Tutors:
Upswing tutors are tutors that are employed by Upswing. Upswing tutors are only available for one-on-one, online tutoring sessions.
School Tutors:
School tutors are tutors that are employed by your school. When scheduling a session with a school tutor, you may have the option to schedule in-person sessions, or group sessions with other students.
For more information on the differences between Upswing Tutors and School Tutors, read this article: Scheduling Tutoring Sessions with Upswing Tutors vs. School Tutors
Filtering the Results
After searching for your course, you'll see the list of tutors that are able to help with your class. By using the different filters, you can find tutors with availability that meets your needs. Filters include:
- Session Date
- Session Time
- Group vs. Individual Sessions
- In-Person vs. Online Sessions
- If you choose to filter for tutors with availability for in-person sessions, you can choose the specific location on campus, as well.
For step-by-step instructions on how to filter the results, view this article: How To Filter For Tutors by Session Date, Time, and Location
Scheduling a Tutoring Session
Immediate Tutoring Sessions
If you are needing help right away, you may be able to meet with a tutor for an immediate session. Tutors will sometimes set themselves as available for immediate sessions, which allows you to be able to meet with them within minutes. All immediate sessions are online, and the session will take place in our Virtual Learning Center (VLC).
For instructions on how to schedule an immediate session, view this article: How to Schedule an Immediate Tutoring Session
Future Tutoring Sessions
Future sessions are sessions that are requested in advance. Once you find a tutor available at a time that works best for you, you'll submit a request to book that session with the tutor. If you're scheduling a session with an Upswing tutor, the session will be a one-on-one, online session. If you're scheduling a session with a school tutor, you may have the option to schedule in-person sessions or group tutoring sessions, depending on the tutor's availability.
Online Tutoring Sessions
Take a look at this article for instructions on how to schedule an online tutoring session: How To Schedule an Online Tutoring Session
In-Person Tutoring Sessions
Take a look at this article for instructions on how to schedule an in-person tutoring session: How to Schedule an In-Person Tutoring Session
Group Tutoring Sessions
Take a look at this article for instructions on how to schedule an in-person tutoring session: How To Schedule a Group Tutoring Session
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